Elizabeth "Betty Ann" Henderson, 83

Published: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 4:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 3:17 p.m.

HENDERSONVILLE— Elizabeth "Betty Ann Henderson, 83, of Hendersonville, died on Sunday, December 9, 2012 at the Elizabeth after a four year illness.

A native Norich England, she was born on February 3, 1929 to the late Onufry Rockarch and Ida Toff Rockarch. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Lee Henderson and a daughter, Karen Ann Henderson.

After meeting her husband, Cecil in England after World War II, they married and returned to the States. She was an active part of his business, C.L. Henderson Produce and became even more active in running the business after his death in 1997. Even after she became ill she still enjoyed spending time in the office, keeping "everyone straight".

She was a long time and active member of St. James Episcopal Church, one of the first and now oldest members of Hendersonville Country Club where she loved playing golf and cards with her friends. She also volunteered for many years as a Pink Lady at Pardee Hospital.

She is survived by her two children, Allan Henderson of Hendersonville, Elizabeth Lynne Henderson Sellers and her husband, Kevin, of Hendersonville; her five grandchildren, Christopher Henderson of Hendersonville, Steven Henderson of Fort Mill, SC, Grant Sellers of Hendersonville, Brittany Sellers of Hendersonville, Sean Sellers of Hendersonville; two great-grandchildren, Seath and Sawyer Henderson; one brother, Max Rockarch; and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Shepherd Memorial Park with the Rev. H. Alexander Viola officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:30PM until 7:30PM Friday, December 14, 2012 at the funeral home.

A register book is available online for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com.

<p>HENDERSONVILLE— Elizabeth "Betty Ann Henderson, 83, of Hendersonville, died on Sunday, December 9, 2012 at the Elizabeth after a four year illness.</p><p>A native Norich England, she was born on February 3, 1929 to the late Onufry Rockarch and Ida Toff Rockarch. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Lee Henderson and a daughter, Karen Ann Henderson.</p><p>After meeting her husband, Cecil in England after World War II, they married and returned to the States. She was an active part of his business, C.L. Henderson Produce and became even more active in running the business after his death in 1997. Even after she became ill she still enjoyed spending time in the office, keeping "everyone straight".</p><p>She was a long time and active member of St. James Episcopal Church, one of the first and now oldest members of Hendersonville Country Club where she loved playing golf and cards with her friends. She also volunteered for many years as a Pink Lady at Pardee Hospital.</p><p>She is survived by her two children, Allan Henderson of Hendersonville, Elizabeth Lynne Henderson Sellers and her husband, Kevin, of Hendersonville; her five grandchildren, Christopher Henderson of Hendersonville, Steven Henderson of Fort Mill, SC, Grant Sellers of Hendersonville, Brittany Sellers of Hendersonville, Sean Sellers of Hendersonville; two great-grandchildren, Seath and Sawyer Henderson; one brother, Max Rockarch; and many nieces and nephews.</p><p>A graveside service will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Shepherd Memorial Park with the Rev. H. Alexander Viola officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:30PM until 7:30PM Friday, December 14, 2012 at the funeral home.</p><p>A register book is available online for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com.</p><p>Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.</p>